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characteristic

/ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk/
char · ac · ter · is · tic ˌkær · ɪk · tə · ˈrɪs · tɪk
English Definition
n. a feature or quality that makes something recognizable
中文释义
特征
Significado en Español
característica
한국어 뜻
특징
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đặc trưng
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Example Sentence

Curiosity is a characteristic of good scientists.

好奇心是优秀科学家的一个特征。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “characteristic”:

  1. A exception
  2. B anomaly
  3. C trait
  4. D irregularity
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C — trait. “characteristic” means n. a feature or quality that makes something recognizable

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Kindness is the most notable ______ of a truly good and loyal friend.

  1. A rumor
  2. B machine
  3. C characteristic
  4. D weather
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C — characteristic. “characteristic” means n. a feature or quality that makes something recognizable

Common questions about “characteristic”

What does “characteristic” mean?

characteristic — n. a feature or quality that makes something recognizable. In Chinese: 特征.

How do you pronounce “characteristic”?

characteristic is pronounced /ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk/. It breaks into 5 syllables: char · ac · ter · is · tic.

How do you use “characteristic” in a sentence?

Curiosity is a characteristic of good scientists. (好奇心是优秀科学家的一个特征。)

What are synonyms for “characteristic”?

trait, feature, quality — all close in meaning to characteristic (n. a feature or quality that makes something recognizable).

Is “characteristic” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. characteristic appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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